Keening

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

The patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

The mourners joined in a collective keening, their voices blending in a sorrowful chorus that echoed through the valley.

The ancient ritual involved participants keening together to honor their ancestors.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.